LCR4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025

, LCR4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE APRIL 2025; 100% TRUSTED
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(1) Identify and set out the contents of any provisions in South African
legislation that prohibit the refusal to render emergency medical
interventions. Also state, in each instance, who is bound by the
prohibition in terms of the particular statutory provision. (9)



Provisions in South African Legislation Prohibiting the Refusal to
Render Emergency Medical Interventions

Introduction

In South African law, access to emergency medical treatment is a
fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health policy. This
right is protected by both the Constitution and various pieces of enabling
legislation and ethical guidelines. The refusal to render emergency
medical interventions is not only unethical but also unlawful in many
contexts. This response identifies and outlines the key statutory
provisions that prohibit the refusal to render emergency medical care in
South Africa, and specifies the individuals and institutions bound by
each provision.

1. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Section 27(3) – Right to Emergency Medical Treatment

Provision:

“No one may be refused emergency medical treatment.”